Archive for March, 2010
Honda Wheels
If you own a car, then you would probably know what the most important factor is when it comes to cars. Some may say that it’s the engine, or the transmission. Some may even say it’s the car’s chassis. In some ways they may be right, but even a child would tell you that the […]
Starter Solenoid Switch
A common cause of vehicles not starting is a bad starter solenoid. This could all relate to the starter solenoid switches. If you pin-point your problem to the switches then you may need to replace them, or at least test them to further diagnose your problem. Keep in mind that there are actually two different […]
Camshaft Sensor
If you are anything like most Americans, you rely on your car to get you through your day. With most urban areas so spread out and ringed by suburbs, the common pattern for commuting to work is for a person to live in the suburbs and drive into the city in the morning and then […]
Drive Shaft Yoke
Drive shaft is a mechanical constituent element which conducts torque and rotation for a driveline - that cannot conduct immediately due to distance, which ultimately disables them to operate their conditioned movements. Drive shaft which conducts the gearbox to a rear differential is called the Propeller shaft, largely applicable for four wheelers. The Propeller shaft […]
Car Alarm Transmitter
Most new cars now come with alarms. That has both good and bad consequences. We've all been annoyed by the sound of a car alarm going off unnecessarily. And many of us have had that happen to our own cars – and it's tremendously annoying, to say the least. Because of that, car alarms can […]
Automotive Universal Joint
Universal joints, otherwise known as U-Joints, are bendable mechanical devices used to connect two shafts which are not aligned with one another. Through this connection, the rotational movement of one shaft can be transferred to the other shaft. For an example in automotive use, a Universal Joint may be used to in a vehicle’s transmission […]
Chrome Bumper
There are many times in which one may need to replace their car bumper. If you are in an accident that causes damages to your existing bumper or if you would just like to upgrade your car or truck, there are many bumpers that can be purchased for your vehicle. If you are upgrading an […]
Torque Limiter
A torque limiter's main purpose is to protect mechanical devices from becoming overloaded during use. A torque limiter does this by simply limiting the torque which is exerted when carrying a load. The torque limiter is useful when it limits damage resulting from crash stops and jams. There are various packaging forms of a torque […]
Yamaha Banshee Exhaust
If you're looking for a do-it-yourself project and are big on nostalgia, the Banshee exhaust system may be for you. The Yamaha Banshee, a popular ATV, has received an upgrade because of the Banshee exhaust system, which includes anodized mufflers and black end caps. The system of mufflers, midpipes and two chrome-plated expansion chambers gives […]
Truck Muffler
Imagine a day when you are driving along in your truck. It is a beautiful, sunny day with soft clouds slowly floating through the air. Everything seems peaceful, until you feel a sudden jerk, followed by a loud noise. After that, your engine starts screaming in torment, as if it does not want to move […]